Latin cross

A cross with a shorter horizontal bar intersecting a longer vertical bar above the midpoint.

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Latin cross

(Heraldry) a cross the lowest arm of which is longer than the other three

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Lat′in cross′

an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar.

[1790–1800]

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Latin cross - a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others

Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

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